Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Fareham Common
Any pre-2000 building in Fareham Common may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
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Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear advice on your options
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
How artex removal works in Fareham Common
Planning a renovation in Fareham Common with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. Typical jobs include rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings before plastering, involving textured walls, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Homes in areas like Fareham Common may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Fareham Common (PO16, PO14)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Fareham Common properties and textured coatings
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Fareham Common, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Fareham Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Wykeham House School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Fareham Common may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 6 miles of Fareham Common; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO16 and PO14 start with the postcode and some photos. From Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A32, Fareham Common is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Fareham Common, we cover Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). The countryside around Fareham Common includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Harrison Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Fareham Common, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Fareham Common questions
Do you cover Fareham Common from London?
We cover Fareham Common, about 65 miles from central London.
Is the Artex in my Fareham Common home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Nearby places to Fareham Common
Also in Fareham Common
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, which can make them look newer than they are.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
For rented flats close to Fareham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What isn’t included
- How fibres will be kept down
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site